Philadelphia Youth Network
Dr. Dariell Dinkins serves as the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement and Learning at the Philadelphia Youth Network since October 2020, previously holding the position of Senior Project Manager. At the Please Touch Museum from February 2018 to September 2020, Dr. Dinkins managed School and Community Partnerships, successfully cultivating over 300 partnerships and developing over 50 educational programs for early childhood professionals. As a Senior Education Coordinator, Dr. Dinkins evaluated departmental processes for efficiency and managed logistics with numerous corporate partners. Earlier roles included Early Childhood Education Specialist and LEAP After School Leader at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. Dr. Dinkins holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Saint Joseph's University, along with a Master of Education from the same institution and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Clark Atlanta University.
Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults. Their work is grounded in the understanding that young people need access to both education and employment, proven factors in being prepared for a career. With a track record of increasing impact, PYN funds and brokers action with the right partners to collectively address barriers. PYN constructs systems to create change, while innovating to meet evolving needs. Together with their partners, PYN dramatically changes the trajectory of individuals’ lives by giving voice to underserved youth, and ultimately creating a pipeline for an educated, engaged workforce.